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2018-05-01 Council MIN - RegularY Federal Way CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Council Chambers - City Hall May 1, 2018 — 7:00 p.m. 1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER Mayor Ferrell called the meeting to order at 7:06 p.m. City officials in attendance: Mayor Jim Ferrell, Deputy Mayor Susan Honda, Councilmember Lydia Assefa-Dawson, Councilmember Jesse Johnson, Councilmember Hoang Tran, Councilmember Mark Koppang, Councilmember Martin Moore, and Councilmember Dini Duclos. City staff in attendance: City Attorney Ryan Call and Deputy City Clerk Jennifer Marshall. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Ferrell led the flag salute. 3. PRESENTATIONS a. Arts Commission — High School Art Gallery at City Hall Daniel Hershmann, Chair of the Arts Commission, provided information regarding the Arts Commission highlighting both their work plan and their engagement in various activities. He spoke of the gallery at City Hall and recognized the high school students who were selected to have their work displayed for the past few months. He individually acknowledged each student and presented them with a certificate of recognition. The students recognized are as follows: Decatur High School Lucia Ruiz Amador Hallie Cromwell Catherine Huynh Samantha Mendoza -Rojas Patricia Orciuoli Glenna Park Federal Way High School Henry YoungJohn Alexandra Tangonan Thomas Jefferson High School Sophia Vazquez The Councilmembers commended the students for following their passion and engaging in the community. Federal Way City Council Regular Minutes May 1 2018 Page 1 of 5 Proclamation: Arts Education Month — May 2018 Deputy Mayor Honda read and presented the Arts Education Month Proclamation to Mary Gates, President of the Federal Way Performing Arts Foundation; Former Mayor Jeanne Burbidge; Shari Song, Vice President of the Federal Way Performing Arts Foundation; and Cindy Piennett, Treasurer of the Federal Way Performing Arts Foundation. Ms. Gates thanked the Council for the proclamation and highlighted the accomplishments of the Federal Way Performing Art Foundation during their first year. b. Recognition of Pastor Rick Miller and New Hope Christian Fellowship Church Mayor Ferrell read and presented a Certificate of Recognition to Pastor Rick Miller acknowledging his continued service to the community and for providing nightly shelter throughout the Winter of 2017-2018. Pastor Miller expressed his gratitude for this recognition as well the opportunity to care for those who need help. Council expressed their appreciation to Pastor Miller and New Hope Christian Fellowship Church. Deputy Mayor Honda extended additional gratitude on behalf of the Homeless Mothers and Children Initiative (HMCI) indicating his actions make him a hero. c. Preview 2019/2020 Budget Briefing Finance Director Ade Ariwoola briefed Council on the upcoming 2019-2020 Biennial Budget and presented six main components that may affect the budget. 1. Health insurance rates to increase, 2. Retirement rate contribution, 3. 2018 budget concerns, 4. Five additional Police Officers, 5. Teamster and Guild Union Contract, and 6. South Correctional Entity (SCORE). Mr. Ariwoola concluded by stating the Mayor will not propose an unbalanced budget nor will he propose the use of the fund balance. This means there will need to be additional revenue generated or there will be substantial reductions. Councilmembers asked various questions regarding the status of the city's self-insured health insurance, the amount of the replacement contribution for police cars, and the accuracy of the estimated numbers. Mr. Ariwoola responded to each query. Discussion continued regarding the level of service the city provides and that additional revenue must be identified. It was clarified that Council would like to pursue additional revenue sources through avenues other than taxation. d. Mayor's Emerging Issues and Report • Spring Neighborhood Connection Meeting Report (4/26) Mayor Ferrell reported the April 26 Neighborhood Connection Meeting at Twin Lakes Elementary School was well attended and provided a great opportunity to talk with neighbors about ongoing city projects and upcoming events. • City Recycling Event Report Federal Way Cihy Council Regular Minutes Page 2 o/5 May 1 2018 Public Works Director Marwan Salloum shared the City Recycling Event took place on Saturday, April 21 at Wild Waves. He was pleased to report the 10 year average was exceeded both in number of vehicles served and amount of items provided: 1,075 cars visited and approximately 154,000 pounds of items were delivered. He reminded Council that the event was free to all residents and was 100% grant -funded. Mayor Ferrell and Council thanked Mr. Salloum and his staff for all of their work in preparation of and during this event noting it is a great program and citizens look forward to it. • Parks Appreciation Day at Celebration Park Report Parks Director John Hutton reported on Parks Appreciation Day, April 21 at Celebration Park. The volunteer event was huge success with 365 individuals participating and providing a combined total of 1,095 man-hours. • Report on Community Events: Mayor Ferrell reported on several community events including the Rock Wood Fired Pizza Grand Re -opening on April 20, the Ribbon Cutting and Open House for MultiCare's Indigo Urgent Care and Mary Bridge Specialty Clinic on April 24, and Advancing Leadership Youth (ALY) Community Event on April 23. • Upcoming Community Events: He announced the Federal Way Coalition Against Trafficking (FWCAT) Break the Chains 5K will take place May 19 and the opening day of the Federal Way Farmers Market is May 12. 4. CITIZEN COMMENT Betty Taylor read a flyer regarding the Low Income Housing Institute (LIHI) that works to create and maintain affordable housing. LIHI cannot provide these services without partnership with other agencies; she asked Council to look into this as an option. Dana Hollaway responded to comments made regarding the Transportation Benefit District (TBD) at the Neighborhood Connection Meeting at Twin Lakes Elementary. Dennis Styles stated he wants to help the public get more involved with municipal government. He would like to work with the City and Council to help them be more accessible to the average citizen and the youth. He provided some suggestions that he has considered. 5. CONSENT AGENDA a. Minutes: April 17, 2018 Regular and Special Meetings b. Monthly Financial Report — March 2018 c. Vouchers — March 2018 DEPUTY MAYOR HONDA MOVED APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS A THROUGH C; COUNCILMEMBER MOORE SECOND. Motion passed unanimously as follows: Deputy Mayor Honda yes Councilmember Koppang yes Councilmember Assefa-Dawson yes Councilmember Moore yes Federal Way City Council Regular Minutes Page 3 of 5 May 1 2018 Councilmember Johnson Councilmember Tran 6. ORDINANCES yes Councilmember Duclos yes yes First Reading a. Council Bill #738: 2017/2018 Biennial Budget Amendment AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON, RELATING TO AMENDING THE 2017-2018 BIENNIAL BUDGET. (AMENDING ORDINANCE NOS. 16-826, AND 17-841). Finance Director Ade Ariwoola explained that per RCW 35a.34.130, the City has the authority to conduct a mid -biennial review of biennial budgets and modify as appropriate through adoption of an ordinance. He outlined the changes proposed for the 2017-2018 Biennial Budget; providing details regarding the specific adjustments proposed for the General Fund as well as the Capital Projects, Enterprise, and Internal Service Funds. He explained these changes are all contained within Exhibit C of the proposed ordinance. Council asked various questions regarding Capital Projects, funding received for the Performing Arts and Event Center (PAEC), and if any of these adjustments would change the information provided during his briefing during Item 3d. Mr. Ariwoola answered the questions and indicated that the previous presentation had been made while considering this proposed ordinance. Deputy City Clerk Jennifer Marshall read the ordinance title into the record. COUNCILMEMBER DUCLOS MOVED TO FORWARD THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE TO THE MAY 15, 2018 COUNCIL MEETING FOR SECOND READING AND ENACTMENT; SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER ASSEFA-DAWSON. The motion passed unanimously as follows: Deputy Mayor Honda yes Councilmember Koppang yes Councilmember Assefa-Dawson yes Councilmember Moore yes Councilmember Johnson yes Councilmember Duclos yes Councilmember Tran yes 7. COUNCIL REPORTS Councilmember Assefa-Dawson reported facts from an SCA Partner Forum titled Recycling Revisited. She indicated that China's new restrictions on imported recyclable materials will impact our region. She also thanked Officer Hansen for his assistance when she visited City Hall this past week. Councilmember Johnson thanked the Youth Action Team for the community cleanup on Saturday, April 28. He thanked both city staff and his colleagues for all the work that takes place behind the scenes and indicated at all revenue options are being explored. Councilmember Tran reported that April 30, 2018 marked forty-three years since the fall of Saigon. He shared both personal history and facts regarding the outfall. He thanked the American people for opening their arms and hearts to welcome refugees and allowing them a chance at a new life. Councilmember Koppang attended multiple events over the weekend to celebrate Earth Day. He participated in the Parks Appreciation clean up at Celebration Park, Bonsai Museum, Rhododendron Garden sale, and participated in the Earth Day Walk with the Save Federal Way City Council Regular Minutes Page 4 of 5 May 1 2018 Weyerhaeuser Campus group. He announced the upcoming Land Use/Transportation Committee (LUTC) Meeting is scheduled for May 7 at 5:00 p.m. Councilmember Moore spoke regarding the current status with both Camp Kilworth and Centerstage. He attended the Neighborhood Connection Meeting and hopes that there will be a larger number of attendees at future meetings as he would like to see more citizens engaged. Councilmember Duclos stated the Council and City need to humanize the budget. She also attended the Neighborhood Connection Meeting and felt it was well attended. She requested Council brainstorm how to generate additional non -tax revenue as more funds are needed; we cannot keep cutting services. Deputy Mayor Honda announced the Advancing Youth Leadership class graduated April 27. She also attended the Bonsai Garden which has new exhibit, "Living Art". She announced FedFactor, a school district -wide talent show, will take place May 12. She shared her thoughts about Camp Kilworth and hopes they will continue to honor Dr. Kilworth and his wife's dream. 8. ADJOURNMENT There being nothing further on the agenda; Mayor Ferrell adjourned the Regular Meeting at 9:14 p.m. Attest: vc)Atta Approved by Council: lcl ISI Ott Federal Way City Council Regular Minutes Page 5 of 5 May 1 2018